The legislature recognizes a public benefit in:
(1) Establishing standards governing the labeling and advertising of agricultural products and commodities as organic products or transitional products;(2) Providing certification under the national organic program for agricultural products marketed and labeled using the term "organic" or a derivative of the term "organic;"(3) Providing access for Washington producers, processors, and handlers to domestic and international markets for organic products;(4) Establishing a state organic program or obtaining federal accreditation as a certifying agent under the national organic program; and(5) Establishing a brand name materials list for registration of inputs that comply with national, international, or other organic standards.Amended by 2010 c 109, § 1, eff. 6/10/2010.2002 c 220 § 1; 1992 c 71 § 1; 1985 c 247 § 1.